Trend Micro's threat researchers say new threats targeting Android
devices have grown 800% since February 2011. In this version, which
follows the recent release of Trend Micro's Enterprise solution, Trend
Micro Mobile Security 7, a consumer's mobile devices will be better
protected based on the new data that has been discovered over the last
six months. New and enhanced features include:

NewLost Device Protection: From a personal online portal, you can locate a
lost device, trigger an alarm, remotely lock it or even wipe it clean
to protect your personal information.

EnhancedSurf, Call, and Text Security: Designed to block online threats like
banking scams, blocks unwanted calls and text messages and designed to
block inappropriate websites to protect your children.

"Mobile users need to be protected against malicious applications. To
help protect as many people as possible and stifle criminal attempts to
steal personal and financial information we are offering our
anti-malware scanner for free," said Carol Carpenter, General Manager,
Consumer Business at Trend Micro.

"With more then 200,000 devices currently protected with prior or Beta
versions of this solution, we are confident in our ability to provide a
range of ways to enable people to safely and securely live their
digital lives," said Ms Carpenter.

Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition is available via the Android Marketand major retail stores. While the app scanner is free, the premium
services, including Lost Device Protection and Surf, Call, Text
Security are available for USD$29.99 for a 1 year license.